Naruto: I, who didn't want to be hacked to pieces, saved the ninja world.

Chapter 259: The Preliminary Rounds End

Chapter 259 The Preliminaries End

"Lord... Orochimaru-sama?!"

Having just regained consciousness, Koto stared wide-eyed at Orochimaru, who was standing right in front of her, and began to tremble with fear.

After all, her behavior during this period was no different from betrayal.

If Orochimaru-sama finds out about these things, she will surely die.

And it wasn't what she wanted to say herself.

She was completely unable to resist such torture, and in her dazed state, she betrayed the information.

"Qin, you seem very afraid of me?"

Orochimaru squinted and spoke with a friendly expression.

"No...no, I...I just..."

Qin was so frightened that she couldn't even speak.

“If you’re worried about me betraying you, then I already know that.”

Suddenly, a venomous snake emerged from behind Orochimaru, flicking its tongue at Koto.

Spicy!

Qin felt that her life was about to come to an end.

Tears were already welling up in her eyes.

She's still so young, and there are so many things she hasn't experienced yet.

"However, I can give you a chance to make amends."

Orochimaru suddenly pulled another turn.

Koto's eyes, which had previously dimmed, brightened again. "Lord Orochimaru, please give me your orders."

"I have a task for you..."

"Cough cough!"

Orochimaru intended to say it directly and openly, but Kabuto Yakushi couldn't help but speak up to signal him.

He's still here.

What if Orochimaru forgot about him after telling the little girl the mission?

He suddenly discovered that someone knew about his plan and turned around to silence him or kidnap him.

He didn't even have time to protest his innocence.

However, Orochimaru merely smiled at him and then continued to explain the mission to Koto.

Kabuto could only sigh silently.

But just as he was about to listen carefully to Orochimaru's mission, his expression became increasingly strange.

Similarly, Qin's face turned bright red after hearing the details of the mission.

"Lord Orochimaru, is it really appropriate to entrust this mission to me?"

Qin bit her lip, her expression hesitant, "I...I have no experience in this area..."

"Hehe, then in that case, your only remaining value is gone."

The venomous snake behind Orochimaru moved even closer to Koto.

Feeling that her life was threatened, Jean immediately backed down, saying, "Lord Orochimaru, I will definitely complete the mission perfectly."

"Very good, I hope you won't disappoint me this time."

Orochimaru smiled silently; whether Koto succeeds or fails will have no impact on him.

It's nothing more than a discarded pawn.

He then looked at Yakushi Kabuto.

"Yakushi Kabuto, if you've thought it through, you can contact me anytime."

After saying that, without waiting for Yakushi Kabuto's reply, his figure immediately transformed into a group of twisted and ugly venomous snakes and scattered away.

With Orochimaru gone, both Kabuto and Koto breathed a sigh of relief.

The two looked at each other again, and Qin's eyes showed a pleading look.

Kabuto sighed slightly. "I have to report this matter, but you were forced into it. I think the Hokage won't make things difficult for you."

After saying that, he left.

Qin lay listlessly on the hospital bed, staring at the unfamiliar ceiling, her heart filled with mixed emotions.

She didn't know what her fate would be, and suddenly the image of Baiyun Qingye appeared in her mind again.

If it succeeds, that would be great.

……

The central tower of the Forest of Death.

"Lord Hokage, this is the list of opponents for the third exam."

Ibiki handed the tactical board to Tsunade.

"Okay, that's settled then."

Tsunade glanced at the tactics board, nodded, then looked around at everyone and said, "The third exam will begin in three days."

After she finished speaking, she turned around and left.

After walking a distance and looking around to make sure no one was there, they realized that...

It turned into a wisp of smoke and disappeared.

In this situation, one shadow clone is enough to handle it.

With her taking the lead, the other members also began to leave one after another.

"It seems your luck is rather poor."

Kakashi looked helplessly at his two students.

Sai lost to Kurotsuchi of Iwagakure, and now Sasuke and Naruto are facing off again.

Of the three students he mentored, only one in this graduating class might become a Chunin.

"I think it's pretty good."

Naruto said nonchalantly, "It's been a long time since I've had a proper spar with Sasuke."

"I think so too."

Sasuke was equally unwilling to be outdone.

"..."

Seeing their reactions, Kakashi could only shake his head helplessly.

He then looked at the white clouds and green leaves that were surrounded.

Speaking of luck, he was the unluckiest one. Gaara was probably the most dangerous person in this exam.

However, he felt that the relationship between the two was a bit strange.

"I won't hold back in three days."

Gaara looked at the white clouds and blue leaves.

"Me too, I hope you can show me your true strength."

Baiyun Qingye responded with a smile.

Gaara nodded, then left with Temari and Maki.

Before leaving, Maki glanced at Shirokumo Aoba one more time.

To be able to chat and laugh with Gaara, we must investigate carefully.

If all else fails, we'll have to nip it in the bud.

"Aoba, I'll take them to make some arrangements."

For once, Uzuki Yugao did not choose to go back with Shirokumo Aoba.

Baiyun Qingye: "Okay."

Tian Tian and the other two waved goodbye to Bai Yun and Qing Ye.

The opponents they faced were all formidable.

In other words, those who can survive to the third round of the Five Villages Joint Exam are all extraordinary, being elites from various ninja villages.

They all valued it highly.

Even if it's just last-minute cramming, every little bit of progress is still progress.

Kurenai looked at her three students and said with a smile, "Then let's go out first, and I'll analyze the intelligence on your respective opponents for you!"

These Jonin leading the teams weren't just watching idly; they were analyzing the abilities the examinees displayed during the battle to glean information about each of them.

Intelligence analysis ability is also the most basic standard for testing a ninja's overall quality.

"Good~"

The three of them agreed at the same time and then walked outside.

The three had barely left the tower when a familiar figure appeared before them.

"Aoba, come with me quickly."

At this moment, Shizune was in a great hurry, her hair was a little messy from rushing, and her tone was urgent, "Lady Tsunade has something urgent to discuss with you."

Bai Yun Qingye was somewhat surprised, wondering what could have happened so urgently.

"Aoba, since it's an urgent matter for the Hokage, then let's go quickly."

Kurenai Yuhi also urged them on.

After greeting Hinata, Yakumo, and Kurenai, Shirokumo Aoba rushed out with Shizune.

"Sister Jingyin, where is the teacher now?"

"The Hokage Building".

"it is good."